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Saco City Council Meeting - June 15, 2026
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Council Discusses New Short-Term Rental Ordinance
The council discussed a proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 173 concerning seasonal and short-term rentals. The amendment aims to expand registration provisions, update inspection requirements, and clarify existing rules. The city is looking to define short-term rentals, expand where they can occur, and potentially implement an online tracking and monitoring system for enforcement. The ordinance will undergo a first reading, public hearing, and second final reading. Council members raised questions about separating seasonal and short-term rentals, potential changes in property assessment, and the impact on workforce housing and students.
Sean McCarthy Confirmed as New City Assessor; Tricia Hewitt Reappointed to LPC
The City Council confirmed the appointment of Sean McCarthy as the new City Assessor. McCarthy has served as the deputy assessor for four years, holds a certified Maine assessor certification, and has prior experience in the state's property tax division and Saco's assessing department. The council also approved the mayor's reappointment of Tricia Hewitt to the legislative policy committee. A motion to confirm McCarthy's appointment passed 6-0, and the reappointment of Hewitt passed 5-0 with one abstention.
Saco Election Results Announced, Property Values Adjusted, City Hall Closure Noted
The council received an update on election results, with 4,869 ballots cast representing a 31% turnout among 15,694 registered voters. These results will be certified at a future meeting. The assessing department is adjusting property values to reflect the upward trend in sales prices, with letters being sent to property owners starting June 18th, including an option to schedule a meeting with the assessing department. City Hall will be closed on July 19th for Juneteenth.
B-Soup Transit Begins Construction on Bus Charging Infrastructure at Saco Transportation Center
B-Soup Transit has commenced construction on a project to install state-of-the-art overhead pantographic bus charging infrastructure at the Saco Transportation Center. This construction, scheduled from June 8th to August 2026, will cause temporary impacts to parking and operations at the center. Residents can find more information about these temporary changes on B-Soub's website.
Fire Chief Updates on Emergency Plan, Proposes Ambulance Fund for Training and Equipment
Fire Chief Hamill provided an update on the city's emergency operational plan, which is being updated to align with best practices and guidance from York County Emergency Management and Maine Emergency Management. A draft of the updated plan is expected in two to three weeks for council review and approval. Separately, an ordinance amendment was proposed for the ambulance service to establish an annual educational funding allocation for paramedic and advanced EMT training, and an annual ambulance division equipment reserve fund. The estimated annual cost for training is around $41,000. Agreements for training will likely include a four to five-year commitment from staff.
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